Abia: How 5 died tragically in the house of God
Sunday, November 24, 2024, would remain a day that may never be forgotten by the Catholic faithful in Aba, Abia State.
How 13 Anambra monarchs got entangled in Obiano, Arthur Eze’s rift
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka The events that led to the suspension of 13 traditional rulers in Anambra State by Governor Willie Obiano began several months ago when some of the monarchs in the state, particularly those from Anambra Central Senatorial zone, started hobnobbing with the notable billionaire oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze. Eze, it […]
Reason Enugu NMA election turned bloody
By Dennis Agbo Last Friday’s bloody election for leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, in Enugu State has continued to cast doubt on the integrity of the medical doctors who swore the Hippocratic Oath to save lives but turned around to constitute threat to lives of their members. Main cause for the chaos and […]
Railway obstructing Enugu airport rehabilitation — Enugu govt
By Dennis Agbo As the August 31st date for reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport draws nearer, the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has accused the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, of obstructing completion of the ongoing rehabilitation of the airport to derail the process for resumption of flights. Chairman of ECTDA, Dr Josef […]
How revenue task forces are frustrating traders in South East
…Some of them are rogues, they extort us —Traders …It is settlement for political thugs, govs are aware of what they do —Market leader By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Ikechukwu Odu, Peter Okutu, Chimaobi Nwaiwu,Chinedu Adonu & Chinonso Alozie ENUGU—ONE ugly and disturbing trend in the South East States is the embarrassing activities […]
August Meeting: Igbo women set for low-key event due to COVID-19 challenges
• Determined to continue galvanizing community projects • Pandemic provides new opportunities to explore —woman leader • We will hold it in line with NCDC protocol —Clergy’s wife • Not holding meeting is like stopping the world from moving on —Ozo Anakwe By Anayo Okoli, Peter Okutu, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Chinonso Alozie & Ikechukwu Odu – […]
How Mrs Obiano transformed Anambra’s children with special needs
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka For many years, the School for Children with Special Needs at Isulo, in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, suffered neglect and abandonment, until the wife of the governor of the state, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, rescued it from desolation and saved the children from what appeared to be […]
Abia: ‘Church of Satan’ founder in exile, as community insists he won’t return
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia After regaining freedom from the Afara Correctional Centre, Umuahia; Founder of ‘Church of Satan’, Ifekwe Udo, is now in exile following his banishment by his community, Ebem, in Ohafia council area of Abia State. Residents of Ebem Ohafia community told South East Voice that Ifekwe, popularly known as ‘Lucifer’ would […]
Enraged Imo communities raze houses of suspected serial killers
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Enraged members of Imo communities have burnt down houses of suspected serial killers who have been on the run in the last five years. The burnt houses said to be owned by suspected serial killers were burnt down by enraged youths at Ekwereocha/Amakohia in Ihitte/Uboma local government area of Imo […]
After 17 months trial, Madonna University embattled 7 regain freedom
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka After 17 months of standing trial at the Federal High Court, Awka, six students of Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State and a deputy director of students affairs in the institution, Mr Tony Ezimo were finally set free. Their charges were dropped following the intervention of the Attorney General of Federation […]
Excesses of vigilante groups worry South East communities
They have a slogan “Watch your Neighbour while your Neighbor watches you”.
Abia communities lament deplorable condition of federal road in the area
By Eric Ugbor – Aba Residents and commuters have continued to see hell in the abandoned 50- kilometer Obehie- Akwete- Azumini- Ukanafun federal highway which is now deplorable and a deathtrap for all plying the road. The contract for the dualisation of the 50-kilometre Obehie-Akwete-Azumini-Ukanafun highway linking Abia and Akwa Ibom States with a diversionary […]
How power tussle between South-East monarchs/town union presidents obstructs devt
By Anayo Okoli, Dennis Agbo, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Peter Okutu, Ugochukwu Alaribe & Chinoso Alozie Town unions are vital administrative units in Igbo land. They are indeed the elected government at the grassroots. They are recognized by state governments in the South East as necessary channel for rural governance, maintenance of peace and security and a […]
Abiriba Kingdom holds 600-year-old ‘Itu Eye’ ceremony
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia It was a colourful event as the Abiriba Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, celebrated her annual “Itu Eye” ceremony to mark the beginning of another year in the ancient kingdom. “Itu Eye” is a traditional law enactment period in Abiriba kingdom. The ceremony marks the enactment […]
Bastardisation of Igbo chieftaincy titles no longer acceptable — Ndigbo
*It is worrisome, we should fashion a general rule to safeguard our cultural values — Ohanaeze *Monarchs should scrutinize recipients — Eze Nwabeke *Some monarchs debased titles by advertising them on social media — Ozo Anaekwe *It is against natural justice to give chieftaincy titles to people of questionable character — Igwe Ukuta By Anayo […]
Enugu Community abolishes Osu Caste system
By Ikechukwu Odu – Nsukka Owerre Nsukka Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, recently abolished the Osu Caste system practice in their community. The decision of the abolishment of the Osu Caste which was taken by the traditional ruler of the Enugu community, HRH, Dr. Felix Ugwu, the President General, Chief […]
